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To just take one step back. Michel is posing (as he does so beautifully) beside some Station Wagon or SUV featuring Cloud Valley Farm belonging to John Laws (at the time), and he was never backwards in propagating the quality of beef he was breeding at the time. It just so happens that he was a...

How great and satisfying it is. to look back at these pictures. I still see that disarming smile of Michel's. Can't get away from it. Talking about nostalgia, and that's what it really is - I mean pictures tell a thousand stories, it has taken me back to a documentary I saw only just two days...

Hi Starman, firstly I take it that your units are unserviceable - is it all five and how have you arrived at your decision to replace all five ? Anyway, we can actually test your units for efficiency. That at least is one way of being absolutely certain regarding their efficiency, and your...

Mark, you are absolutely spot on - I could not have described it more accurately. It's all about that instant torque. Years ago I organized a car event, and one of the participants was driving a 560SEL. As we were leaving, he was following me and I drew away very quickly initially. Obviously...

I think for those that are taken for a brief ride can be quite an experience. Many cars have far greater acceleration from 0-100, but not all that many give you the feeling of greater potency. Let me explain. A close acquaintance has a well specced Honda Accord with a 3.5 litre V6 engine...

Miracles do happen from time to time - what's dead simple for one is dead difficult for another. I know that Coupes attract big money, but in this instance also attract a considerable capital outlay. BTW, miracles relate to the finding of the photos. Years ago, the 300SE version would...

I recently paid a visit to my Automotive Paint and Polish supplier. He is situated at Guildford and next to his premises is a Panel Beater by the name of Tony. I have seen Tony at work on a Mazda CX5 with a horrible amount of damage which, to my reckoning, was a proper write off. No ifs, no...

To continue on. Gradually over a period of time, Chris (fellow 6.9 owner) and I realized that a concerted effort was needed if we were to deal with the system's foibles and idiosyncrasies. Initially, the idea was to copy the equipment and gauges as illustrated in the Mercedes Workshop Manual...

Having gotten that out of my system, I should talk about the many facets to the Hydraulic Suspension system and features related thereto. It is not really surprising that very few Mechanics would not be able to service the system, but also know how it works , and the way a number of...

Having been absent from TK for considerable time due to significant private commitments, I felt that now I should put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard if you like, to feature some very important procedures in testing the Hydraulic System on our 6.9s, and the idiosyncracies that one may...

Thank you for advising of cancellation as I had intended to attend. However Bryce, I would also extend my appreciation for notifying us in the first place. You are obviously far more switched on than I am and, perhaps, several of our other members, and to receive advice of a forthcoming event...

N.B. Volkswagen, of course, is the parent company.

I have heard on the grapevine, and on unsubstantiated rumours, that Skodas, built in Chechoslovakia, are a better built car when compared with similar products manufactured elsewhere - even in Germany. Regards Styria

Mark, I have actually responded to you in the Golden Eye thread. Unless you're very, very resilient, Golden Eye could eventually get the better of you. Did you get a history with the car, or was it perhaps the Golden Eye price that prompted you to acquire the car ? You certainly have my...

Good to hear from you David. I have always known that the two cars will be "keepers" in your possession as you consistently ensure that they are perfect at all times. On a personal note, if allowed. I reckon that times must have been pretty tough in those days, judging by my haggard...

Mark, it's beyond my comprehension how badly Golden Eye has been neglected. Of course, it's not the first one that I have come across badly neglected 6.9s and unless you have a good supply of your own spares, especially for the interior, I reckon Golden Eye is likely to break the bank balance...

Hi Mark, thank you for bringing me up to date. So, do you have any 6.9s left, or has your dream been shattered ? Mind you, I wouldn't blame you. 6.9s "can be" that sort of car, and looking at Skye, the cost of restoration would be significant. As a matter of interest, and I am digressing...

It's so easy to say "NO" in this present day and age. Or is it? I don't quite have the answer. The previously mentioned two piece 15" rims had been fitted to Gleaming Beauty for quite a long time. In the end, I had bought the "Speedie" rims, all six, with brand new Nankangs Sports - considered...

I might just hijack this thread, hopefully with Oversize's permission. Over a period of time, my Gleaming Beauty 6.9 has sported a variety of rims. Initially, it came with the standard 14" Baroque wheels, but I didn't really like them that much. At that time, they looked common and boring. I...